Interfaith Discussion at Central Queens Y: Answers to Your Questions about Islam

On Sunday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m., Imam Shamsi Ali will discuss the basic teachings and practices of Islam, with special emphasis on how Islam differs from and is similar to Judaism. He will also discuss the history of Islam and shared Jewish/Muslim history. He'll talk about the variety of Muslim beliefs and practices today, the status of women, and the perspective of Muslims on other religions and on fundamentalism. Bring your curiosity and your questions!

Imam Shamsi Ali is the spiritual leader of Jamaica Muslim Center, New York City's largest Islamic center, and serves on the Board of the Tanenbaum Center of Interreligious Understanding.

To read an interview with Imam Shamsi Ali in the Queens Chronicle visit www.cqy.org/shamsi. For a fascinating blog entry posted on qns.com, please visit www.cqy.org/HipHopImam.

For information call the Central Queens Y library at 718.268.5011 ext 151. A voluntary donation is suggested.

Photo credit Leonardo Correa